Launch Date
March 3, 1980
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
Unknown
Launch Vehicle
Unknown
NORAD ID
11734
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
Name
OPS 7245 DEB
Alternative Name
EP 2 cover
Type
Status
Owner
NRO/NRL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
SSU cover
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SSU cover
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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